Tag: Matt Martin
Islanders Training Camp First Day Summary
Hockey season is almost here! The Islanders opened up on-ice workouts at training camp Thursday, meaning opening night is just around the corner. There were some storylines from the first
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Islanders Should Have Kept Jordan Eberle
The New York Islanders enter the 2021-22 season without Jordan Eberle, their first-line right wing of the last few seasons. He leaves the Island after four years, 26.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR)
Read MoreWhy the Islanders Are Reportedly Letting Jordan Eberle Go
As Jordan Eberle is set to become a member of the Seattle Kraken, there is much discussion as to why the Islanders chose to leave their first-line winger unprotected. The
Read MoreDid the Islanders Protect the Right Forwards in the Expansion Draft?
When the Islanders released their official list of players they chose to protect for the upcoming expansion draft, fans were shocked. The Isles protected bottom-six forwards but left top-six forwards unprotected. Islanders
Read MoreThe Islanders Need To Keep Pending Free Agent Casey Cizikas
The recent era of Islanders hockey has seen its share of impact players. Josh Bailey has remained a loyal piece to the Islanders organization who has a knack for big
Read MoreThe Best Fourth Line in Hockey May Soon Be No More
The Islanders’ fourth line, “the best fourth line in hockey,” maybe having their last hurrah. Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck, and Matt Martin have anchored the Isles forwards for the last
Read MoreAnalytics Corner: Barry Trotz Should Break up the Fourth Line
For years, Barry Trotz and the Islanders had the best fourth line in hockey. Now, their fourth line should not remain together. By trading for forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis
Read MoreThe Redundancy of Forward Ross Johnston
The New York Islanders have an identity, one they’ve held since their creation. They’re a blue collar team with skaters (and in the case of Billy Smith, goalies) who play
Read MoreWhy the Islanders Fourth Line Must Stick Together for Playoffs
The Islanders’ fourth line, also titled the “Identity Line,” consists of Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas, and Cal Clutterbuck. This line is a pivotal piece of the Islanders’ success and is
Read MoreComparing the Islanders and Penguins’ Fourth Lines
As of late, the Islanders’ fourth line has been struggling and that needs to change for the playoffs. The Islanders will face off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first
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